Web-Based Filial Therapy In Pediatric Cancer

This study examines the effect of a web-based filial therapy program on parental role perception among parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Pediatric cancer not only affects the physical health of the child but also disrupts the emotional and relational dynamics within the family. Due to hospitalization, infection risk, and treatment demands, children may have limited opportunities for play, which is essential for emotional expression and development. At the same time, parents may become primarily focused on the child's medical care and may experience difficulties in maintaining their parenting role. Filial therapy is an approach that helps parents support their child's emotional needs through structured play. In this study, a 5-week web-based filial therapy program was developed to provide accessible training for parents without requiring separation from their child. Parents learned basic therapeutic play skills and applied them in their daily interactions with their child. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 60 parents, divided into intervention and control groups. The results aim to determine whether the program improves parents' perceptions of their parenting role. This research may contribute to the development of accessible psychosocial interventions that support both children and parents in the context of pediatric cancer.

NCT Number	NCT07495553
Lead Sponsor	serap güleç keskin
Conditions	Pediatric Cancer, Parental Stress, Parenting Anxiety
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2023-09-25
Primary Completion	2025-01-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-07-11 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-30